National Poetry Month

April 1st marks the beginning of National Poetry Month. I'm not sure what that means for any of us. I've always worked in and haunted libraries and bookstores, and I know I must have walked by many National Poetry Month posters and displays without even registering them. I may even have set a few up. So I guess I'm saying that I question how effective this kind of thing is, if the point is to bring new poetry fans into the fold.

On the other hand, I am taken with poetry now and I do love a celebration. Something like this is probably better than nothing. And there are some nice events planned. I'm really touched by this 'Life/Lines' page where people share their favorite lines and explain why they mean so much to them.

And this may be helpful for finding events that celebrate poetry in your area.

In Attridge's book he recommends having someone else read a poem aloud to you as a way to get a better feeling for it's rhythm. I think that would be a really good way to celebrate National Poetry Month- find someone to read a poem aloud to you.